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Instructions for Use
6.1
Pre-Donning Inspection
Each time before you put on your PFD, follow the steps in Sections 6.1.1
through 6.1.3 to check the condition of your PFD.
6.1.1
Check for Green “OK” Service Indicator
Look through the clear plastic window on the front of the belt pack to view the
service indicator on the inflator. Refer to Figure 2. The indicator must be
GREEN to show a properly armed mechanism. If the service indicator is RED,
rearm the mechanism per the instructions in Section 6.7,
Rearming the CO
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Inflator Mechanism
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Figure 2
6.1.2
Check Manual Pull Tab Access
Check that the yellow “JERK” tab is hanging through the cutout hole of the belt
pack.
6.1.3
Basic Visual Inspection for Damage
Visually examine the Inflatable PFD for damage or excessive abrasion, fading,
wear, tear, or contamination. Particular attention must be paid to the seams,
stitching, straps and webbing attachments, hardware (buckles and slides), etc.
Check for strength by pulling seams and attachments snugly. Make sure that
the PFD and inflation chamber is not twisted and is free from rips, tears, or
punctures. If PFD shows any signs of damage, perform a Leak Test, or send it
to an authorized repair facility or replace the entire device.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE DAMAGED PFD’S. DISCARD THEM, OR
RETURN TO REVERE FOR REPAIR.
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